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Orioles' Coby Mayo on the infield grass after intentionally making contact with White Sox second baseman Lenyn Sosa

John Schriffen calls out Orioles’ Coby Mayo after sparking benches-clearing altercation

"Come on!"

By Reice Shipley OnMay 31, 2025 0
John Schriffen, right, calls a game between the Minnesota Twins and Chicago White Sox. Photo Credit: Chicago Sports Network.

John Schriffen offers apology to ‘Pitching Ninja’ for dismissive on-air remarks

"He meant nothing by it other than that he doesn't use Twitter/X any longer."

By Reice Shipley OnApr 2, 2025 0
White Sox pitcher

‘Pitching Ninja’ Rob Friedman gets praised by one MLB broadcast, dismissed by another

"Justin Lawrence told me that if you make it on Pitching Ninja, that means you had a good outing."

By Arthur Weinstein OnApr 1, 2025 0
John Schriffen, right, calls a game between the Minnesota Twins and Chicago White Sox. Photo Credit: Chicago Sports Network.

John Schriffen hit by announcer jinx one pitch after no-hitter declaration

"And of course, as soon as I say it."

By Michael Dixon OnApr 1, 2025 0
John Schriffen and Steve Stone. Photo Credit: NBC Sports Chicago

John Schriffen shares what he will change after tough first season with White Sox

White Sox fans and Chicago media might see a more calm and composed John Schriffen in his second season in the Windy City.

By Matt Yoder OnFeb 25, 2025 0
A view of the statue of former Cincinnati and NBA player Oscar Robertson prior to the game between the Vanderbilt Commodores and the Cincinnati Bearcats at Fifth Third Arena.

John Schriffen referring to Oscar ‘Robinson’ multiple times added to Cincinnati fans’ ESPN+ frustrations

"I think the Bearcats won it for Oscar 'Robinson' today!"

By Sean Keeley OnDec 14, 2024 0
The different directions of the White Sox and Tigers was apparent in John Schriffen's and Jason Benetti's call of Friday's final out. Photo Credits: Bally Sports Detroit (Jason Benetti, right; NBC Sports Chicago (John Schriffen, right).

John Schriffen & Jason Benetti calls show stark differences in directions of White Sox, Tigers

The game was important for both teams -- for very different reasons.

By Michael Dixon OnSep 27, 2024 3
Steve Stone signs a multi-year contract extension to stay on as Chicago White Sox TV analyst, fulfilling his desire to retire with the team.

Chicago White Sox analyst Steve Stone signs multi-year extension

"I will be here for quite some time, and John and I will be together for as long as we both want to, I believe."

By Sam Neumann OnSep 26, 2024 1
Ozzie Guillén goes off on umpire in postgame show.

Ozzie Guillén goes off on umpire after missed calls: ‘I wish I punched him in the face’

"He should be embarrassed to wear that uniform."

By Reice Shipley OnSep 3, 2024 3
Announcers for both the Rangers and White Sox marveled at the game-saving catch made by Texas left fielder Travis Jankowski.

Hear Rangers, White Sox announcers call Travis Jankowski’s game-saving catch

"He brings the game back!" "That is one of the best plays you will see this year,"

By Michael Dixon OnAug 29, 2024 2
Chicago White Sox broadcaster John Schriffen makes his debut calling the UFC during Dana White's Contender Series on Tuesday. Photo Credit: ESPN+

White Sox broadcaster John Schriffen makes UFC broadcasting debut

Schriffen can now add MMA to the wide list of sports that he has called on ESPN programming.

By Reice Shipley OnAug 20, 2024 2
White Sox announcers John Schriffen and Gordon Beckham did not know about a seventh-inning stretch tradition in Houston. Photo Credit: NBC Sports Chicago

White Sox announcers were hilariously unaware of tradition in road city

"Like it's Halloween and I don't have candy at the door."

By Michael Dixon OnAug 16, 2024 4
White Sox announcer John Schriffen was not happy to hear Steve Goodman's 1984 song "Go Cubs Go" on Wednesday. Photo Credit: NBC Sports Chicago.

White Sox exec says embattled announcer John Schriffen will return in 2025

After a long and tumultuous season, White Sox exec Brooks Boyer still believes in play by play announcer John Schriffen.

By Matt Yoder OnAug 15, 2024 3
Steve Stone

White Sox analyst Steve Stone pondering future after disastrous season

“I don’t want to do anything now with the feeling of the depression that comes with your team not performing."

By Arthur Weinstein OnAug 10, 2024 3
John Schriffen and Steve Stone. Photo Credit: NBC Sports Chicago

John Schriffen escalates 670 The Score feud with ‘awful reporting by a non-reporter’ remark

670 The Score's Shane Riordan responded Monday, saying "I'm tired of it."

By Sam Neumann OnAug 6, 2024 4

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Awful Announcing’s 2024 local MLB broadcaster rankings

John Schriffen and Steve Stone. Photo Credit: NBC Sports Chicago

White Sox announcer John Schriffen thanks Steve Stone for support in tough year

“It has not been easy, my first year in the bigs. I’ve made my fair share of mistakes … you have always been there for me since Day 1."

By Arthur Weinstein OnJun 29, 2024 6
Steve Stone claims White Sox losing streak will end at 14 games. Photo Credit: NBC Sports Chicago

Steve Stone: White Sox record losing streak will ‘stay at 14’

"It'll stay at 14."

By Reice Shipley OnJun 7, 2024 1
White Sox announcer John Schriffen was not happy to hear Steve Goodman's 1984 song "Go Cubs Go" on Wednesday. Photo Credit: NBC Sports Chicago.

John Schriffen was not happy to hear ‘Go Cubs Go’

"To have to hear that song again."

By Michael Dixon OnJun 6, 2024 6
670 The Score's Matt Spiegel criticized White Sox announcer John Schriffen Friday

Handshake drama unfolds in Chicago between radio host Matt Spiegel, White Sox announcer John Schriffen

"That's pretty bush league."

By Chris Novak OnJun 5, 2024 9
Tommy Pham is held back by coaches during Sunday's White Sox vs. Brewers game

White Sox PBP John Schriffen loses it after play at plate

"We ain't taking that. We ain't taking that from the Brewers. I don't care how many L's we have this year, we ain't taking that!"

By Robert O'Neill OnJun 2, 2024 21
John Schriffen and Steve Stone. Photo Credit: NBC Sports Chicago

John Schriffen explains White Sox struggles with curious theory

"There's a few other reasons."

By Michael Dixon OnJun 1, 2024 6
John Schriffen and Steve Stone. Photo Credit: NBC Sports Chicago

John Schriffen unloads on umpires after ‘nonsense’ call ends game

"I'm at a loss. And I'm trying to keep my job so I'm not gonna say anything."

By Michael Dixon OnMay 24, 2024 10
John Schriffen.

John Schriffen-670 The Score feud escalates with ‘radio losers’ line, return shots from Shane Riordan

"If any of those radio losers clip it and try to make fun of you, nobody cares about them anyway."

By Andrew Bucholtz OnMay 18, 2024 6
670 The Score's Matt Spiegel criticized White Sox announcer John Schriffen Friday

Chicago radio host says White Sox PBP ‘doesn’t know baseball’

"Give a crap and do some research once you get the job."

By Robert O'Neill OnMay 5, 2024 6

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